Wednesday Evening Round Up

Wales hooker Ken Owens will miss the British and Irish Lions tour opener because of an ankle injury. Full story

Clermont have secured the signing of Wallaby winger Peter Betham ahead of the 2017/18 Top 14 season. Full story

Hanro Liebenberg ruled out for 6-12 weeks after sustaining an ankle injury. Full story

Newcastle Falcons have signed England Sevens international Cameron Cowell to their senior academy squad. Full story

Rotherham Titans have confirmed the signing of South African front rower Brandon Palmer. Full story

Ireland's Tommy O'Donnell has been ruled out of the team's summer tour following an ankle injury. Full story

Titans announce that Fijian back row forward Ifereimi Boladau has joined the Club ahead of the 2017/18 Championship season. Full story

MORNING ROUND UP

Key players return for Toulon ahead of Top 14 final, B&I Lions arrive in NZ, SBW misses Reds clash & more here